NMC issues notice, says no new medical college approved or seats increased so far; urges all to not fall for ‘fake news’

[ad_1] The National Medical Commission (NMC) issued a public notice on Thursday clarifying that the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has not approved any New Medical College or increase of UG/PG Seats in various medical courses for the academic year 2024-25 so far. NMC has clarified that that the Medical Assessment and Rating Board … Read more

Faster postings for non-service PGs to fill hospital gaps in TN – ET HealthWorld

[ad_1] Chennai: TN health department has formed a three-member directorate of medical education team to create a system to post all non-service PGs and super specialists on completing courses. This will not just ensure fewer vacancies in GHs including PHCs and medical colleges, but also ensure quality healthcare, officials said. Students not in govt service … Read more

NMC caps MBBS intake at 150 students for new medical colleges, aims for enhanced education quality – ET HealthWorld

[ad_1] Representative Image. NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at improving the quality of medical education in India, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has implemented new regulations capping the intake of MBBS students in recently established medical colleges. These regulations, outlined in the Under Graduate Minimum Standards Regulations (UG-MSR) 2023, limit the batch size to … Read more

Tamil Nadu may seek permission for new medical colleges – ET HealthWorld

[ad_1] CHENNAI: The state health department will push for new medical colleges as 2023 regulations by National Medical Commission’s undergraduate medical education board, limiting number of medical seats in a state based on population, are likely to be deferred by at least two years. The ‘guidelines for undergraduate courses under the establishment of new medical … Read more

NMC warns medical colleges against compelling PG students to stay in hostels

[ad_1] The National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned medical colleges and institutions against compelling post-graduate students to stay in the hostels offered by them and charging hefty amounts for the same. NMC warns medical colleges against compelling PG students to stay in hostels (HT Photo) It said the medical colleges failing to follow the directive … Read more

Education Budget 2024: Govt planning more medical colleges; female enrolment in higher education up, says Sitharaman

[ad_1] The government is planning to set up more medical colleges by utilizing existing hospital infrastructure. For this purpose, it will be setting up a committee to examine the matter, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today while presenting the interim Budget for 2024-2025. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Interim Budget 2024-25 … Read more

NMC urges states and UTs to do away with seat-leaving bonds in medical colleges

[ad_1] The National Medical Commission (NMC) has urged the states and UTs to do away with the seat-leaving bond policy in medical colleges to create a supportive environment for students and help address their mental health concerns. The concept of seat leaving bond, a common practice for medical students especially PG students, was started to … Read more

Teachers ‘skip classes’, 100 medical colleges get notice – ET HealthWorld

[ad_1] Bengaluru:This is one lesson lecturers needn’t learn from students: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has slapped show-cause notices on nearly 100 medical colleges in the country, including a few in Bengaluru, since their faculty members have not logged the mandatory 75 per cent attendance. The institutes have been given 15 days to reply to … Read more

Jammu and Kashmir to add 2,000 new medical seats to address doctor shortage – ET HealthWorld

[ad_1] Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has sought National Medical Commission (NMC) approval for adding around 2,000 more seats in medical colleges to enhance healthcare services and address the shortage of doctors and paramedics in the Union Territory. Several primary health centres are also being upgraded to the level of sub-district hospitals to meet … Read more

Pondy govt would approve projects for starting new medical colleges by private players: CM – ET HealthWorld

[ad_1] Puducherry, Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Thursday said the government would accord approval of projects from private players to start medical colleges in the union territory. Declaring open an expo organised by a private medical college in collaboration with the Puducherry Health Department here, the chief minister said, “There would be no hurdles … Read more